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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1938

Page

8

Emphatic No Tonio Reply To Powers

Tokyo, Feb 12. Japan refused formally tonight to divulge secrets of naval construction in reply to demands by the United States, France and Great Britain. Japan said it would maintain fleet size limits rather than disclose ship-by-ship details, arguing no legitimate reason to assume plans for building ships beyond the 1836 London treaty limits.

TOKYG Japan United States France Creat Britain

Two Amazon Bandits Rob Sn Antonio Residents

Two female bandits brandished knives held up two Sn Antonio residents early Saturday. One suspect was captured after a 10 minute struggle and booked for robbery by assault. The second suspect fled in a taxi, driver identity known to detectives. A witness, Prank Arnold of Cornell avenue, reported walking to his car in the 100 block of South Santa Rosa avenue at 4 30 am.

Negra Santa Rosa Avenue

1000 Japs Killed in Clash at River Hankow

Hankow February 12 dispatches say more than 1000 Japanese troops were wiped out in a failed attempt to cross the Hw’an River near Fengpu on the Lungnan front. Chinese reports claim many drowned or were shot while others reached the north bank but were annihilated in hand to hand fighting or captured.

Children Bitten by Stray Dogs Reach City Jury

Three San Antonio children were bitten by stray dogs on Saturday with the numbers rising as victims. Mary Louise Chaddick, 2? of 523 West Elsmere, plus Betty Jane Holmes, 4, of 1308 North Pine Street, and Bertie Martin, 9, of 915 Bailey Ave, all reported bites. Health officials observe the dogs and will have them killed with heads sent to the state laboratory in Austin if any unusual conditions are found.

San Antonio Mary Louise Chaddick State Laboratories Austin

Legion Pays Tribute at Lincoln's Tomb

Springfield observance marks Abraham Lincoln’s 129th birthday with ceremonies at his tomb. Nationwide pilgrimage proceeds under Daniel J. Doherty leading wreaths laid in honor of President Roosevelt and the Emancipator.

Legion Lincoln Springfield Abraham Lincoln Regionnairex Natingal Daniel J. Doherty Roosevelt Reion

Weather Snapshot for San Antonio and Adjacent Areas

The report notes Saturday night and Sunday mostly cloudy with southerly winds. Highs near 76 degrees, lows around 64, with a forecast of potential rain and colder conditions on Sunday in West Texas. East Texas and the coast show cloudy conditions with moderate to fresh southerly winds, while the western region remains mostly cloudy with possible rain and cooler air.

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Austrian Chief Visiting Hitler Secret Vienna Meeting

Austrian Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg met Reichsführer Adolf Hitler at Berchtesgaden for a secret conference urged by Mussolini. Papen attended. talks aimed at closer Austro German ties and possible cabinet reshuffles to favor Germany. Germany pressed for stronger alignment and Austria to curb Nazi activity. Vienna reported impending foreign policy shifts.

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Pacific Coast Rains Push Long Wet Siege Across California

Flooded lowlands from Fresno to Reno endure a record 17th straight day of rain and 16 day total rainfall. Pajaro residents await river retreat as Sierra snowpack peaks at Soda Springs with 12 foot drifts. Storm toll rises with two fishermen lost near San Diego and another fatality on a rain slick highway.

San Francisco California Fresno Ren Pajaro Watsonville Callifornia Sierra Soda Springs

Garners Dinner Entertainment Grabs Presidential Audience

President and Mrs Garner again score with novel entertainment at the Dinner Lucy hosted for President and Mrs Roosevelt. Guests applauded mind reader Joseph Dummager back after a five year absence. Garner's home state was represented by Texas songstress Corina Mura. Two New York boys Gene Buck Jr and George Buck attended with their father Gene Buck who arranges Garner dinners.

Washington Garner Lucy Roosevelt Joseph Dummager New York Biss Corina Mura Texashorn Gene Buck George

Cotton Loans Made on 4 935 974 Bales

The Commodity Credit Corporation announced loans totaling 215,977,414 dollars on 4,935,974 bales of cotton as of February 1. Loans averaged 8.23 cents per pound with loans in Texas and Oklahoma leading the distribution, followed by Arizona California New Mexico.

Washington Fev Commodity Credit Corporation Arizona California New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Brakeman Leaps From Engine Into River Mystery

Soo Line brakeman Ered F. Kelly during a night shift climbed from a locomotive cab to throw a switch on a Rock River bridge. The engine stopped on the span and Kelly fell into the water, was rescued by the engine crew using the bell cord.

Wis F. Kelly Brkeman Kelly Ring Rock River

Quin Too Busy Made Error Collier Says

Quin the busy San Antonio mayor faced criticism after Collier’s on Owen P White alleged criminal libel over an attack on the city health department. The Bexar county grand jury declined to indict White, instead recommending a US Public Health Service investigation of the health department.

Coller Bexar County Grand Jury Owen PL White Meri Collier's BK. Quin San Antonio Texas Owen P. White Quin City Health Department Grand Jury Bir White Angel Wellenigh Health Department United States Public Health Service Center Tor Aador W. D Walker Davenport Magaine

San Antonio Pecan Strike Spurs State Action Monday

San Antonio strike chaos prompts Governor Allred to call the state industrial commission to meet Monday to arbitrate the pecan shelter strike. Everett Looney arrives with other officials to oversee hearings in San Antonio as police maintain a tense West Side patrol and Mexican consul protests arrests.

San Antonio West Side Urrea James V. Allred M- Honals Everett Ju. Looney Texas Industrial Commission Ieab Allied Dicketing -Beimindten J. W. Davis Sherif Bexar County Grand Jury Dontald Henderson GO. Iender Alltke Austin Washington James V. Alfred Grinman Everett Looney State Industrial Commission Ska Antattic Looney Re’ C. PR Miller Malls P. Norman Kaufman Nat Harel Waco George W. Piaheer Fort Worth Asx Joseph 4. Myers Department of Labor Batarday R. &. Urrea Hate

Robbery Attempt Ends With Fight and Capture

A witness describes a 100 pound Mexican attempting a knife point robbery. Arnold overpowered the assailant after a struggle that left clothing torn and injuries. Border officers aided, yielding to the suspect Pentline Contreras, address 108 Mercedea Street. Fred Hightower, a San Antonio employee, was robbed of $14 as the offender fled to a taxi.

Arnold Sewna Armold Charles Aine Don Gilliland U. S. Immigration Services Worant Pentline Contreras Mercedea Jatreet Fred Hightower University of [San Antonio Employe Wilkin Manley

Weather Outlook for San Antonio Weekend

Forecaster J H Jarboc announced highs and clouds for San Antonio with little rain risk. The broader area saw light showers in Houston and Del Rio while rolling conditions and travel time looked favorable before a later weather change.

San Antonio J.-H. Jarboc Stile Houstone del Rio Darboo

Rebels Claim WDE Victory in Franco’s Front

Rebels claim victory as government forces report insurgent pressure in the western region around Las Arenas and Peraleda Zalamea near Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain. Franco’s troops reportedly retake six positions, including four in the Las Arenas sector, while government says insurgence actions were repelled to initial lines about 150 miles southwest of Madrid.

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Dallas Man Denies Migs Marcell Report

Dallas police report a man named Vaughn told officers a car crash occurred after her vehicle struck a cement support at a fill station. A death was reported at the emergency hospital. names and details are unclear in the fragmented text.

Fi Gil Dallas Migs Marcell Tretan Qenver Bob Vaughn Aransas Ave Phal Earl Misa Teman Taylor

Labor and Capital Urged to Unite Against Autocratic Rule

Labor leader Willan Green of the American Federation of Labor warned workers and bosses to resist government overreach and protect legitimate interests. Speaking to University of Wisconsin alumni, he urged joint action among labor, management, capital, consumers, and citizens, criticizing strikes and property destruction while condemning coercive government measures. He attacked labor leaders who advocate repudiation of contractual obligations and downplaying the need for coordinated support to preserve industry and stability.

Bhigago Presidong Willan Green Anterrein Federation of Labor Labor and Capiul Iasi Alent University of Wisconsin National Labor Relations Board Green Waa John. L. Lewis Isbor

Cantor's Daughter Hurt in Car Crash

Eddie Cantor's 18 year old daughter Mig Edna Cantor suffered bruises and cuts in a Hollywood auto collision. She was a passenger in a car driven by James McHugh Jr, 22, which hit another vehicle driven by James Warren. She received care at Hollywood emergency hospital and was sent home. Also noted is Joseph E Davies sailing to Belgium to assume ambassadorial duties and pursue related assignments.

Cantor Hollywood Mig Edna Cantor Eddie Cantor Migs Cantor Janes McHugh, Jr James Warren Hollywood Emergency Hospital

Children of Crime in Courtney Ryley Cooper's Life

Page Three reviews the fate and impact on children of criminals, exploring how lives of offspring are shaped by their parents' choices and the consequences they face as they grow up. The piece reflects on resilience, risk, and social implications.

Courtney Ryley- Cooper

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